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Macedon Ranges & Spa Country Restaurants Serving Lunch

"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
3 or 4 Course Midweek MenuSeasonal MenuEnjoy our 3 or 4 course midweek menu featuring house-baked sourdough, cultured butter, and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include beef tartare, ocean trout, potato agnolotti, mar...
Boathouse Daylesford

Boathouse Daylesford

French/European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Treat Mum This Mother’s Day10th of MayCelebrate Mother’s Day at The Boathouse Daylesford with a beautifully curated five-course lunch by the lake. Set in a stunning waterfront location, it’s a special occasion designed to honour Mum, N...
Mother's DayThree Course Set Menu Enjoy Mother's Day this year with our Autumn seasonal three course set menu designed by our Head Chef, Brent. $89 per person, with optional wine pairing to accompany each course for $40 per person.
Mother's Day 2026Celebrate Mother’s Day atWe’ll be serving a delicious 3-course menu, thoughtfully designed to be shared and enjoyed. Featuring entrée, main, and dessert platters, this experience brings people together over great food in a...
Soltan Pepper

Soltan Pepper

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 PM

Romsey

Thai Nights Every Monday, TuesdayThai Nights at Soltan Pepper (Every Monday & Tuesday) Experience the vibrant flavours of Thailand every Monday and Tuesday from 5pm. Our chef Joom brings authentic Thai dishes to the table with fr...
Kyneton RSL

Kyneton RSL

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Kyneton

Courtesy BusWed-Sat Courtesy bus operates from 4 pm Wednesday to Saturday. A gold coin donation required on boarding if pick up is in town, for any towns just out of Kyneton such as Malmsbury, Tylden and Woodend, ther...
Woodend Cellar and Bar

Woodend Cellar and Bar

Tapas   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Woodend

Come for a glass of wine, stay for the good times at Woodend Cellar and Bar on Anslow Street in Woodend. Discover a cellar door to the Macedon Ranges, showcasing unique Australian and international...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
Prato

Prato

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Kyneton

Experience authentic pinsa (pizza) and seasonal Mediterranean-inspired share plates at Prato on Piper Street in Kyneton. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the central European bar before heading to the d...
Bistro Terroir

Bistro Terroir

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Daylesford

12 Chef Hat Award
Set on Brantome Street, Gisborne, Gisborne Food & Wine Co. is a charming neighbourhood destination offering an intimate and thoughtfully curated dining experience. Warm, welcoming and quietly refin...
The Virgin Kitchen

The Virgin Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Daylesford

Zest Licenced Cafe

Zest Licenced Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Ballan

Cliffys Emporium

Cliffys Emporium

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Daylesford

The Victoria Hotel Woodend

The Victoria Hotel Woodend

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Woodend

Cafe Maya

Cafe Maya

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Woodend

Double Eight Chinese Restaurant

Double Eight Chinese Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Woodend

Gaol Cafe Kilmore

Gaol Cafe Kilmore

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Kilmore